Evaluation of Abdominal Wall Closure Technique in Emergency Laparotomies at a Peripheral Hospital
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Abdominal wound closure technique should be efficient to perform, provide strength and be a barrier to infection. The method of closure of the abdominal wall is a critical aspect of an effective incision closure, in addition to the choice of suture material. The aim of the study was to report our experience with abdominal wound closure technique in peripheral hospital. A prospective, cohort study (June 2003- June 2010) conducted in Aldamazin Hospital, Sudan. It included patients who underwent laparotomy. All abdominal wall wounds were closed by standardized documented method of closure; mass closure using one loop continuous suture with delayed absorbable polygactin 910 (Vicryl). Data regarding postoperative complications was collected and managed statistically by SPSS computer program. The study included 206 patients; the indication for laparotomy was inflammatory, traumatic and neoplastic in 62.6%, 33% and 4.4% respectively. It was performed through vertical and transverse incisions in 159 (77.2%) and 47 (22.8%) respectively. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 9.1 ±3.6 days (Range 3― 30 days), and was affected by the postoperative course. Postoperative complications seen in 40.8% and it was affected by indication for surgery, p=0.01. The complications encountered were wound infection, sepsis, chest infection, DVT, wound dehiscence and incisional hernia in 29.6%, 6.8%, 3.4%, 1%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively. In conclusion, wound infections after abdominal surgery are still frequent types of nosocomial infections. Mass abdominal closure with continuous Vicryl suture and size modified to age and body built decreases postoperative complication. Keywords: Laparotomy; Mass closure technique (MCT); Polygactin 910 (Vicryl); Complications.
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Ibrahim S. Elkheir, Saadeldin A. Idris
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